If the parolee appears without counsel at the final hearing, the board shall determine that the parolee understands the right to counsel. If the board is satisfied that the parolee's waiver of counsel is knowingly, intelligently, and freely made, the board shall accept a waiver of counsel. If the parolee desires counsel and is without means to obtain counsel, the board shall notify the sentencing court and request the appointment of counsel.

Source: 4 SDR 54, effective February 23, 1978; 12 SDR 162, effective April 20, 1986.

General Authority: SDCL 24-13-7.

Law Implemented: SDCL 24-13-7 , 24-15-24.